City of Belleville Historic Preservation Commission met April 18
Here are the minutes provided by the commission:
ATTENDANCE
Jack LeChien, Chair
Keith Owens, Vice Chair / Secretary
Nichole Hettenhausen, Treasurer
Marie Banks, Member
Andy Gaa, Member
Justin Dominque, Member
Molly McKenzie, Member
Absent:
Linda Weisenstein, Member
Andy Gaa, Member
Staff:
Eric Schauster - City Liaison
Public Attendance:
Mike Dill
Donna McKelvey
James Donovan
Angelia Donovan
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. LeChien called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
No Emergency Procedures were given
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
No Participation
DESIGN REVIEW REQUEST(S)
319 East D St. Homeowner: James and Angelia Donovan
Request to install an awning on three locations on the property. One is on the east side of the building, covering an exterior staircase that leads to the entrance to a basement apartment. Second and third will be on the northeastern corner and north side covering the respective entrances. The awnings would be canvas fabric that is burgundy in color.
Mr. Dominque - Motioned to adjourn.
Ms Hettenhausen - Seconded.
Motion passed unanimously.
Staff Liaison Report: Approved on 4/12/2023 by Eric Schauster (City Liaison)
404 Sycamore St. New Beginnings Church
Request Painting the Trim and Front Porch Trim "historic grey" and "alpine trail". Replace 2 side doors which will match the current color scheme. The doors will match the current doors (which have no windows) and one will have a mail slot.
OFFICER'S REPORTS
Chairperson's Report: No Report
Secretary Report: Mr. Owens presented the March 29, 2023 minutes which were created by Molly McKenzie in Mr. Owens' absence of the March meeting.
Ms McKenzie - Motioned to adjourn.
Ms Hettenhausen - Seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Treasurer's Report:
Mrs. Hettenhausen shared that the funds available to the commission is: Budget: $0; Savings $0 as of April 1, 2023.
NEW/ OLD BUSINESS
Discussion on vacant properties in Hexenbuckel District
Eric talked to Scott Tyler, Joe Werner, and City Attorney with buildings and two others who are going to talk to us in the May meeting.
Design Review Manual
Mr. Schauster grants are open until June...October granted at new Federal fiscal year and application are ready to be sent. Look at existing manual stakeholders, and other communities who have DRR. Send draft to commission. (if grant is approved). Updated materials and directions for homeowners and what they need to do. Design Review not on the table because that is working.
107 East 'D' St. Update
Mr. Schauster gave an update and timeline for proposals to be entered. 4 people walked through. 1 submission was received by the city to the but not complete. City didn't agree with proposal. City will be putting it back RFP.
Miscellaneous Discussion
New employee in Penny's new position May 10th
MEETING TO ADJOURN
Mr. Dominque - Motioned to adjourn.
Mr. Owens - Seconded.
Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourn 7:27 pm
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